Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds March 20
The Indiana Pacers kick off a road trip tonight as they take on the Detroit Pistons for a Central Division battle. The Pacers are 3-0 against the Pistons so far this season, but Detroit is playing slightly better of late.
The Pistons have lost three games in a row and are 3-7 in their last 10 games. Indiana, meanwhile, continues to play uneven basketball thanks to their poor shooting. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and lost their most recent outing.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports Detroit
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are big favorites as they are currently -9.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 232.5.
Pacers vs Pistons Injury Report
The Pacers listed Doug McDermott (calf strain) as questionable. Bennedict Mathurin (torn labrum) is listed as out. Quenton Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable due to their status on two-way contracts.
For the Pistons, Quentin Grimes, Isaiah Stewart, and Ausar Thompson are listed as out. Simone Fontecchio and Taj Gibson are listed as questionable.
Key Matchup
Andrew Nembhard vs Jaden Ivey: Ivey is quick with the ball and can generate offense for the Pistons. Outside of Cade Cunningham, he is Detroit's best source of shot creation.
If Nembhard can slow him down and make his life difficult, the blue and gold will have a great chance to win. Nembhard is a solid perimeter defender, and Indiana has been better on defense of late. They have a chance to slow Ivey and, in turn, the Pistons.
- Tyrese Haliburton on his recent three-point shooting for Indiana Pacers: 'It's just a little slump right now'. CLICK HERE.
- Kendall Brown was thinking about an NBA contract all year before earning one with the Indiana Pacers. CLICK HERE.
- Doug McDermott practiced on Friday, he's getting close to a return from a calf injury for the Indiana Pacers. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers poor shooting and late game flubs lead to loss vs Cleveland Cavaliers. CLICK HERE.
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